Sustainable Materials
How organic cotton is better than conventional cotton
Organic cotton fabric, although not perfect, is a much more sustainable fabric than ordinary cotton. It’s a good choice for clothing and linens.
Hemp fabric vs cotton and bamboo: how sustainable is it?
Hemp fabric is relatively unknown. As more people become familiar with it, this sustainable fabric will challenge cotton and bamboo in the marketplace.
Why use silicone kitchen tools and cooking utensils?
Silicone is a manmade polymer, but it’s not plastic. It’s more like rubber. What are the benefits of silicone kitchen tools and cooking utensils?
Leather, faux leather, vegan leather, and the environment
What are the differences among real leather, faux leather, and vegan leather? Real leather raises controversy on more than one level. What advantages do leather alternatives have? Especially for the environment?
Bamboo products and sustainability: how eco-friendly are they?
How sustainable are bamboo products? At first appearances, bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials on earth. Let’s consider some of the ways.
Looks like plastic, made of molded bamboo!
Several years ago, I bought some dog dishes that look and feel like plastic, but they’re made with molded bamboo. How can bamboo be made into something that so greatly resembles plastic?
How sustainable is bamboo fabric?
Versatile bamboo has more uses than product in the world. Growing bamboo is probably more sustainable than any other crop. The sustainability of bamboo fabric has been a matter of controversy from the start. This article will look at the environmental impact of bamboo fabric and compare it with alternatives. Everything has its pros and cons.
Versatile, sustainable bamboo: uses and products
About 1,450 species of bamboo grow on every continent but Europe and Antarctica. Its stalks grow in a variety of colors, including red, yellow, blue, and black. We have found nearly as many bamboo uses as there are species.